Willenhall Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Willenhall’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with the former slightly outnumbering the latter but the latter maintaining a high share of total incidents. The overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 20.3% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.6% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average by 25%, while vehicle crime—214% above the national rate—highlighted vulnerabilities in transport infrastructure and parking areas. This imbalance may be linked to Willenhall’s built-up area status within Walsall, where a mix of residential and commercial zones creates overlapping risk factors. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may have reduced opportunities for public order offences but could have increased indoor crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, which fell by 27.3% compared to January. The persistence of high vehicle crime rates, despite the month’s lower foot traffic, suggests that targeted measures—such as improved vehicle security in residential areas—could yield meaningful results. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of theft from the person (0.5 per 1,000) may reflect effective policing or community initiatives, though the doubling of such incidents from January warrants cautious monitoring. Overall, the data points to a landscape where property crime remains a dominant concern, but the elevated rate of violent crime indicates deeper systemic challenges that require coordinated action.

February 2026 marked a stark shift in crime dynamics, with robbery surging by 200% (from 3 to 9 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases, though small in absolute terms, signal a potential uptick in targeted crimes, possibly linked to heightened vulnerability during winter. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 27.3% (from 22 to 16), a decline consistent with reduced public gatherings in colder weather. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed: while property crimes (193 incidents) outnumbered violent crimes (145), the latter accounted for 37.6% of all crimes—25% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 56 incidents, was 214% above the national rate, likely driven by Willenhall’s proximity to major transport routes and the presence of parked vehicles in residential areas. This contrast between property and violent crime trends may reflect broader socioeconomic factors, such as the area’s industrial legacy and ongoing economic pressures.

February 2026 saw Willenhall’s crime rate fall to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% decrease from the previous month’s 8.6 per 1,000. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social gatherings. The monthly exposure figure—1 crime for every 130 residents—provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of experiencing a crime was relatively low compared to the UK average. Daily crime counts averaged 14 per day, consistent with Willenhall’s built-up area status within Walsall. Population context further highlights the disparity: with 50,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 20.3% above the UK average, reflecting a unique local challenge. This contrast between the monthly decline and the persistent above-average rate underscores the need for sustained focus on specific crime categories, such as vehicle crime and violence, which remain high relative to national benchmarks.